I think you have to go with smaller tires to get more
gear,don`t you? Taller tires might move your speed
limiter up a little,though.
--- bob <bnich@bellatlantic.net> wrote:
> Hey guys,
> Yea...acording to the calculator the new tires are
> 2.2" taller than the stocks.
> And no....I don't have a sticker in my
> glovebox.....anyother ideas?
> If I did have 3.90 like Bernd says....what does the
> larger tires net my rear
> ratio to be...and what do I have to change it to to
> get out of the hole faster.
> Bob
>
>
> Chuck Robbins wrote:
>
> > There should be a tag in the glove box that
> has your rear end ratio on
> > it. Are the tires you have now the same height as
> you last set? If they're
> > taller it will make quite a difference off the
> line. Also, if you're able,
> > weigh the tires and rims and compare them to your
> old set. Static weight (or
> > whatever the dead weight of the tires/rims is
> called) can be very
> > detrimental to off the line performance.
> >
> > As for what ratio you should go with should
> you decide to upgrade ... I
> > love my 3:90's and they're not bad on the highway
> (80 mph = 3000 RPM). If
> > you have taller than stock tires, you might want
> to consider going with
> > 4:10's.
> >
> > Check out the tire and wheel calculator on the
> bottom of the DML
> > homepage. You can plug in different size tires and
> rear axle ratios and see
> > what a difference everything makes in RPM's and
> MPH.
> >
> > So when am I going to see your new rims? My
> new camera is able take
> > shots worthy of the DML calendar ;-)
> >
> > On an unrelated note, Bob, I'm meeting Jay
> tomorrow to get the beader.
> > Thank you.
> >
> > --
> > Chuck Robbins
> > '99 Dakota Sport
> > www.intense99dak.com
> >
> > > Geeeezzzz...the new tires seemed to make my lil
> 6er truck slower out of
> > > the hole and was thinking about changeing the
> rear ratio.
> > > How can I find out what I have now?......and
> what should I go to?
> > > Thanks
> > > Bob
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> > >
>
> --
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> Western Chassis 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Lund
> Roll Pan, Lund Wiper Cowl
> S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom
> Bed, Home Grown K+N, F+B TB,
>
> Stillen Bumper Cover, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of
> Infinity Kappa's,
> Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's
> and a MTX 2130
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>
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Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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